Recruitment timetable

We are no longer accepting applications for our current recruitment campaign, as selection tests have now commenced.

The following is the timetable for selection tests and associated appointments. For information about the selection tests visit our selection process area.

Event Date Venue
Written Tests 6 January 2012 SP
Written Test Re-tests 13 January 2012 SP
Physical Tests 9, 10, 11 and 12 January 2012         SP
Physical Test Re-tests          17 and 19 January 2012 SP
Interviews 23 to 27 January 2012 HQ
Medicals February 2012 OH
Uniform Fittings 22 February 2012

NW 



Successful applicants who are offered a place on the next available training course will begin employment with us on 30 March 2012 and take part in the training detailed below. Applicants must be able to attend all of the training to pass the course.

Event Dates Duration Venue
Induction 30  March to 1 April 2012    3 days SP
Pre-Course Training    from 2 April 2012 4 evenings    Stn
Firefighter Module 1 23 to 27 May 2012 5 days SP
Firefighter Module 2 11 to 22 June 2012 10 days      SP
Firefighter Module 3 30 June to 4 July 2012 5 days SP
Equalities to be confirmed 1 day HQ


There will be a limited number of places on the above training course; should it become full successful applicants not offered a place will be held on a waiting list and offered a place on a future course.

Venues

(SP) Severn Park Fire & Rescue Training Centre, Smoke Lane, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 0YA

(HQ) Avon Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Temple Back, Bristol BS1 6EU

(Stn) Pre-Course Training will be held at your retained fire station on their drill night, for a minimum period of four weeks between induction and firefighter training.

(NW) Technical Centre, Nova Way, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9DJ

(OH) IMASS Occupational Health, Unit 14 Aztec Centre, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TD

Please check this area regularly for updates.

Escape Routes
Escape Routes
If there was a fire would you and your family know how to get out? The best way out of your home is the way you regularly come in, but make sure you have other escape routes in case it is blocked. Make sure escape routes are clear of obstacles.